Clinical Practice Educator

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for staff

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a Clinical Practice Educator to support the Emergency Department and Division B Education. You will deliver teaching and clinical education to healthcare professionals, working independently and with the education team to raise patient experience through staff development.

The role requires registered nurses with ED experience, a teaching qualification or mentorship training, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant clinical experience in and emergency department.
• RCN competency framework for emergency nurses Level 1 is desirable.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent mentorship/Practice Assessor/Coaching course.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff and healthcare assistants in the ED with their educational needs.
• Develop education strategies with the clinical area and senior clinical educator to deliver department-based education.
• Provide opportunities for professional development for staff and learners.
• Respond to local and Trust-wide clinical training needs.
• Support learners in practice including students, apprentices and staff seeking further education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interest in education

Team player

Workload management

Education

Nurse registration (RN)

Teaching qualification / mentorship training

Job description

The Division B Education team are delighted to offer this fantastic opportunity for a clinical practice educator to join our team. We are looking for a registered nurse, who is keen to make a difference to patient experience through development of staff across Division B, with a primary focus on the emergency department. As a Clinical Practice Educator, the successful candidates will work independently and with other education/specialist colleagues to deliver teaching and clinical education to healthcare professionals within the emergency department and across the division.

• Registered nurse with significant clinical experience within and emergency department. Ideally having completed the RCN competency framework for emergency nurses Level 1
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the MDT
• An interest in education
• Prior experience of developing nursing practice
• Team player with good working relationships
• A teaching qualification or equivalent mentorship/Practice Assessor/Coaching course
• A curiosity for learning and enthusiasm about your own professional development
• An ability to manage own workload; capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
  The Division B education team will be your support network to help you hone and perfect your education and leadership skills.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support nursing staff, healthcare support workers within the emergency department with their educational needs
• Develop education strategies in partnership with the clinical area and senior clinical educator to deliver ward/department-based education
• Provide opportunities for professional development
• Respond to local and Trust-wide clinical training needs
• Support learners in practice including students, apprentices and staff seeking further education opportunities